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PD: La Joya man found dead inside burned trailer home

By Mia Morales,

3 hours ago

LA JOYA, Texas ( ValleyCentral ) — A man was found dead inside a burning mobile home Thursday, authorities say.

At 1:28 p.m. authorities received multiple 911 calls regarding a structure fire at the 1005 block of Tabasco Road. At the scene, La Joya firefighters saw a mobile home engulfed in flames, La Joya Police Department Public Information Officer Lt. Manuel Casas told ValleyCentral.

Authorities say a man was found dead inside a burning mobile home Thursday. (Source: La Joya PD)
Authorities say a man was found dead inside a burning mobile home Thursday. (Source: La Joya PD)
Authorities say a man was found dead inside a burning mobile home Thursday. (Source: La Joya PD)
Authorities say a man was found dead inside a burning mobile home Thursday. (Source: La Joya PD)
Authorities say a man was found dead inside a burning mobile home Thursday. (Source: La Joya PD)

While battling the blaze, firefighters found a man inside the trailer and performed lifesaving measures. The man, identified as 74-year-old Elias Rodriguez, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The La Joya Police Department and the Hidalgo County Fire Marshall’s Office began an investigation.

An autopsy has been ordered.

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